Adopt Dogs, Win Kelly Slater’s Gear

As if winning a historic 10th ASP World Surfing Championship wasn’t enough to keep surfing legend Kelly occupied, he also stays busy assisting others along the way however he can. Among his many endeavors include the Kelly Slater Foundation. His latest efforts involve helping the unlikeliest of underdogs.

In celebration of the big 10th win recently, and in honor of Kelly’s history of philanthropy, the Quiksilver Foundation donated a total of $100,000 to be split among 10 different nonprofits of Kelly’s choosing (aka Kelly Slater’s 10 for Ten). Best Friends was on Kelly’s list. But now, Kelly is championing yet another cause. He’s trying to find homes for a loveable stray mother dog he helped rescue, along with two of her puppies.

Prior to winning the 10th ASP championship, Kelly was in Puerto Rico with his manager and long-time Best Friends’ supporter, Terry Hardy. At one of the beaches, they were approached by a somewhat scroungy-looking beach dog, a female who had some cuts and open sores on her body.

No doubt she’d had a rough go of things, but that didn’t seem to break her spirit. She was as friendly as could be and wanted nothing more than to be with people. “She really wanted human interaction,” explains Terry. “[She] was very sweet and loved affection.”

The dog, who they later named Hollow, began following Kelly and Terry all around the beach. In Puerto Rico, the beach dogs don’t often receive much notice from people. She was making the most of an opportunity to say hello! In the end, Terry and Kelly wanted to make sure Hollow had a better life. They found a veterinarian who could treat her, and they also found her a temporary home for rehab.

At the vet, Hollow was treated for skin infections and other small issues, but she also had a hidden card up her sleeve. Hollow was oh-so-very pregnant! Two weeks later, she gave birth to eight adorable puppies. The one-dog rescue turned overnight into a nine-dog rescue.

Kelly wants to help these three dogs find the new life they deserve. Accordingly, he’s offering a signed, personalized Channel Islands Kelly Slater model surfboard and a Quiksilver surf backpack, complete with surfing merchandise, for each dog adoption.

Now that’s the heart of a true champion!

Adopt! If you are interested in adopting Hollow or one of her pups, please contact Lenore at lenore@silversaltfilms.com or (310) 612-1192.